Letter to My Parents

Abstract

In “Letter to My Parents,” Shirley Serrano honors her parents through her gratitude for their part in helping her graduate from Cal State Los Angeles. Throughout all her struggles and experiences in her life leading up to and through college, she recalls the sacrifices her parents have made for her as well as the inspiration and affirmation they provided to help her persevere. This piece is written in both English and Spanish to celebrate the language of her parents as well as her own first generation multicultural identity.